Getting Started with your TimeBank

Join the TimeBank

First -- we hope you'll take a bit of time to get to know us!  Check out the "More" Tab at the top of the website for info on getting started, and more about the DCTB --what we're about and our history. 

Joining us takes 5 simple steps:

1. Register using the register link in the top right-hand corner.
2. Confirm your account via a link in your email.
3. Fill in some details about you so we can verify you're a real person and schedule an orientation.
4. Do the new member orientation and pay the annual member contribution (see About Us). Our coordinator will then approve your account for exchanging time with others
5. Plan to join an upcoming regular member gathering to meet fellow members, either by Zoom or in person.

That's it! You're ready to begin timebanking!

For helpful info on how to use the timebank software, read the member guides or view video tutorials on the help page.

You can also ask for help by sending a message to your Timebank's coordinators at [email protected].

Ongoing Use of the TimeBank

• Check out the offers, requests and events that are listed in the timebank.
• Engage with DCTB projects and events -- either by helping or taking part.
• Join in the regular member gatherings. (It's way more fun to get to know your fellow timebank members in person, and that's where a lot of exchanges get set up!)
• Post some offers, skills, talents or services that you have to offer other members.
• Post some requests, for services or skills that you are looking for.
• Record any exchanges that you have made with other timebank members.
• Don't hesitate to respond to an offer or request. This is exactly how new sharing and relationships are built to strengthen our community.
• Please respond in a timely manner to calls or emails you receive from your neighbors about the requests or offers you've posted.
• After you've communicated with a neighbor and determined that a service exchange is appropriate, make specific arrangements (date and time) for the exchange.
• Fulfill the exchange and save a record of it in your hours account.
• Come back and review offers and requests from other members.

Do this again and again to help keep our community alive and flourishing. Happy exchanging!